The Hype Handbook: 12 Indispensable Success Secrets from the World's Greatest Propagandists, Self-P

Master the art and science of using shameless propaganda for personal and social good.

Influencers have always deployed the power of hype to get what they want. But never in history have people been so susceptible to propaganda and persuasion as they are now. Hype truly runs our world.

Imagine if you could generate and leverage hype for positive purposes--like legitimate business success, helping people, or effecting positive change in your community. Michael F. Schein teaches you how.

In The Hype Handbook, the notorious marketing guru provides 12 fundamental strategies for creating and leveraging hype for good, including ways to:

• Attract attention from people that matter
• Create a community of acolytes to further your cause
• Create an atmosphere of curiosity and intrigue
• Sell your message with the skill of a master
• Create a step-by-step "manifesto"

Citing the latest research in psychology, sociology and neuroscience, Schein breaks the concept of hype down into a simple set of strategies, skills, and techniques--and illustrates his methods through stories of the world's most effective hype artists, including American propagandist Edward Bernays, Alice Cooper manager Shep Gordon, celebrity preacher Aimee Semple McPherson, Spartan Race founder Joe De Sena, and digital guru Gary Vaynerchuk.

Whatever your temperament, education, budget, background, or natural ability, The Hype Handbook delivers everything you need to apply the most powerful tools of persuasion for personal and business success.

"Ingenious strategies and tips for leveraging shameless propaganda for personal and social good Hype runs the world. Rarely in history have people been so susceptible to propaganda and manipulative messaging-and those who have perfected the art and science of hype are coming out on top. Imagine if you could generate and leverage hype with such mastery-only for good purposes, like legitimate business success. You can! In The Hype Handbook, marketing guru Michael Schein provides 12 fundamental strategies for creating and leveraging hype for good. This truly unique guide breaks the concept of hype down into a simple set of objective strategies, skills, and techniques. Schein combines stories from the world's most effective hype artists-like American propagandist Edward Bernays, Alice Cooper manager Shep Gordon, celebrity preacher Aimee Semple McPherson, Spartan Race founder Joe De Sena, and digital guru Gary Vaynerchuk-with the latest research in psychology, sociology and neuroscience. Regardless of your temperament, budget, background, or level of natural ability, The Hype Handbook delivers everything you need to apply the most powerful tool of persuasion for personal and business success"--
Michael Schein is the founder and president of MicroFame Media, a marketing agency that specializes in turning consultants, entrepreneurs, and executives into celebrities by using the hype concepts detailed in this book.